Madeleine Balestrier

Madeleine is a freelance writer who writes about the outdoors, travel and cannabis. She loves being buried in the snow, running single-track, and eating cucumbers and gummies at the summit. When she’s not writing or traveling, you can find Madeleine in Telluride, Colorado working as a lifty or sleeping in her hammock.

Articles & Blog Posts by Madeleine Balestrier

RV Campgrounds Near the Blue Ridge Parkway

The 469-mile stretch between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks is one of the most spectacular and popular...

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Tall wall of lights strung up between trees with a car driving through the display.

8 Campgrounds Near Epic Holiday Light Displays

With the holiday season upon us, houses, storefronts, and streets are strung up with bows, tinsel, and twinkling lights....

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Lounge chairs under cabanas surrounded by canvas tents and Utah's red rocks.

The Best Glamping Sites Near National Parks

With 63 national parks across the U.S., you are almost guaranteed to find a nearby glamping option to take your visit to the next level. Glamping...

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Several canvas tents scattered across red rocks in Zion.

The Ultimate Guide to Glamping

Glamping merges the luxury of “glamour” with the solitude and beauty of “camping.” It evokes images of a canvas tent under the shadow...

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A canopy of yellow, red and orange fall colors over a river.

7 Fall Foliage Locations to Avoid the Crowds

As September folds into October, maple, aspen, birch, and a variety of other trees across the country brighten the landscape with hues of...

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Sunset and clouds reflected in the window of RV windows.

11 Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds to Add to Your Bucket List

Imagine falling asleep to the lullaby of a river or waking to...

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The 7 Best National Parks to Beat the Crowds

In early 2021, a survey found that 76-percent of Americans plan to travel more than they did in 2020. As vaccination...

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The Most Popular National Forests in the US to Camp

Many road travelers center their itineraries around national parks, but why not national forests? National forests are...

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RV parked in front of a blue lake with mountains in the background

8 Best Ways to Avoid the Memorial Day Crowds While Camping

Since the pandemic canceled many people's Memorial Day travels last year, campers should expect this coming Memorial Day to be busier than...

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a couple hanging out by a campfire next to their airstream

Marijuana & Camping – What You Need to Know Before Lighting Up in a Legal State

For some, after a day of exploring...

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